In the world of hip-hop, 2024 has been full of drama, viral moments, triumphs and letdowns.source

Throughout the year, there were many special moments that united us during difficult times. As 2024 comes to a close, NBC News’ José Díaz-Balart and Hallie Jackson take a look back at some of the inspiring stories from the past year.source

A good Samaritan was found dead in Arizona after he offered to help a man on Monday who claimed to be having car trouble, authorities said.source

Tom Homan, whom Donald Trump has chosen to oversee immigration and border security, said using detention centers for migrant families is still being discussed.source

A 51-year-old man went overboard from a Norwegian cruise ship Thursday during a trip to the Caribbean, and, despite an extensive search, he has not been found. Norwegian Cruise Line said the man was reported to have fallen off the ship around 3 p.m., while it was sailing from Ocho Rios, Jamaica, to Nassau, Bahamas.source

Homelessness rose 18% in the U.S. this year as the affordable housing crisis, inflation, stagnant wages and natural disasters pummeled communities across the country, federal officials said Friday.source

The man accused of killing a woman by setting her on fire in the New York City subway was indicted Friday on four counts of murder and one count of arson, prosecutors announced.source

If you just found out about Generation Alpha, brace yourself for a new crop of kids set to debut on Jan. 1.source

What is the bird flu pandemic risk? CDC analysis suggests the H5N1 virus has the capacity to mutate in ways that could make it more transmissible to humans.source